Andra kicked off the evening with an uplifting rendition of “Rise Up.” Throughout the night, women empowered and celebrated each other. Tracee Ellis Ross – who presented to trailblazing Cuban journalist Yoani Sanchez – discussed the importance of journalism and freedom of the press. In presenting the Lifetime Leadership Award to her “fantasy woman” Jane Goodall, Diane von Furstenberg said, “there are plenty of scientists who have the ability to observe, but [Jane] found a way to give a voice.” With her acceptance speech, Jane closed out the night and said “we share a philosophy – we need to learn to live in peace and harmony with people from other countries, other religions and other cultures.”

- Jane Goodall (Lifetime Leadership Award) – Recognized for revolutionizing the world in primatology and inspiring generations of scientists.
- Karlie Kloss (Inspiration Award) – Recognized for providing women and girls with the opportunity to learn to code through Kode With Klossy, and her work with FEED and the CFDA through Klossies.
- Louise Dubé (People’s Voice Award) – Selected by a popular vote, honred for her leadership of iCivics, a program founded by retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to restore civic education in US schools.
- Baljeet Sandhu (International Award) – Recognized for her leadership of the Migrant & Refugee Children’s Legal Unit (MiCLU), a legal, policy and education hub.
- Yoani Sanchez (International Award) – Recognized for her creation of project 14ymedio, the first and only independent digital news outlet in Cuba that offers a view through the eyes of its people.

Some of the star-studded attendees wore none other than fashionable ensembles by Von Furstenberg to pay homage to the legendary designer.

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